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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,560 and 932,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,560 and 932,592 is: 1,477,721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,560 : 932,592 = 932,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,560/932,592 = 932,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,560x = 932,592 × 932,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,560x = 869,727,838,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,727,838,464/588,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,721.62

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